Piping Details; Drain Requirements - Pentair Harmony Falls Series Operation Manual

INSTALLATION continued
11. Install salt storage tank overfl ow line to salt tank elbow and
then run overlfow drain line to drain. DO NOT CONNECT
VALVE DRAIN LINE AND OVERFLOW DRAIN LINES
TOGETHER BY TEEING.
12. Pressure Test the Installation: The plumbing installation can
now be checked for possible leaks. Open the main water
supply valve and hot and cold water faucets. When all air
is purged from system, close faucets. Check system for
leaks over the next hour. Any leaks should be corrected
immediately.
Do not reheat fi ttings with conditioner connected
EN CAUTION:
to plumbing.
13. Plug in transformer.
14. Drain Water Heater: You can now drain the hard water
from the water heater. Let it drain until the water is
cold, then shut off the drain and RELIGHT PILOT. (See
manufacturer's instructions).
15. Make sure that the Bypass is left in the "IN SERV" position
after installation.
16. Proceed with System Startup.

PIPING DETAILS

Soft Water
VALVE DRAIN
LINE
1/2" Diameter
Minimum Size
OVERFLOW CABINET LINE
1/2" Diameter Minimum size
Sanitary drain, fl oor drain, or laundry
tubs are acceptable. Do not make a
direct connection to the drain. An air
gap must be present.
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SUPPLY
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Figure 5

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

If at all possible, locate the softener for optimum drain line
conditions as follows:
To prevent electrical shock, do not place
WARNING
electrical equipment or electrical cords over or
near the drain.
When running the drain line to a fl oor drain the
CAUTION:
area around the drain may become wet during
the regeneration process. Keep fl oor drain area
clean at all times to prevent any damage.
NOTE: Some states and/or counties have restrictions when
connecting the drain line to your septic system. Check
with your local authorities fi rst.
• Drain line should be as short as possible.
• If available, a fl oor drain or sump drain is most desirable.
• An elevated drain installation requires precautions as
detailed under Special Drain Line Situations below.
Typical Drain Hookups (Figure 6)
• Floor drain in basement or utility room. (Holes in drain
cover MUST be kept open.)
• Sump pit. (Sump must NOT discharge to surface watering
of lawn, shrubs, trees, etc.)
• Dry well (if legal).
• Laundry tub or clothes washer drain.
• Sanitary sewer line with sink type trap.
Valve Drain Line
Softener
Laundry Tubs
Sanitary Drain, Floor
Drain, or Laundry Tubs
are acceptable. Do not
make a direct connection
to the drain. An air gap
must be present.
Floor Drain
Overfl ow Drain Line
Floor Drain
Overfl ow Drain Line 1/2"
diameter minimum size
(gravity fl ow)
Figure 6